Charles Leonard "C.L." Todd (June 22, 1871 – September 9, 1932) was an American politician, farmer, and businessman who served in the Minnesota Senate from 1931 to 1932, representing the 7th legislative district of Minnesota in the 47th Minnesota Legislature.[1]
Charles Leonard Todd | |
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| Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 6, 1931 – September 9, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Putnam |
| Succeeded by | Daniel D. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1871 Bristol, Worth County, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | September 9, 1932 (aged 61) Wells, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Winnefred Ketzeback (m. 1893) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Wyvil Boteler Todd Anna Maria Schiefer |
| Relatives | Jerry Newton (great-nephew) |
| Residence(s) | Wells, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Decorah Institute |
| Profession | Politician, farmer, businessman |
Early life and education
editTodd was born in Bristol, located in Worth County, Iowa, on June 22, 1871, to Wyvil Boteler Todd and Anna Maria Schiefer. He attended public schools in Lake Mills, Iowa, as well as the Decorah Institute, located in Decorah, Iowa. Todd also studied law in both Northwood and Forest City.
Career
editTodd served in the Minnesota Senate from 1931 until his death in office in 1932. He represented the 7th legislative district of Minnesota in the 47th Minnesota Legislature.
During his time in office, Todd served on the following committees. He chaired the Municipal Affairs committee.
- Banks and Banking
- Drainage
- Elections
- Finance
- General Legislation
- Municipal Affairs
- Public Highways
- Reapportionment
- Temperance
Todd's time in office began on January 6, 1931, and concluded on September 9, 1932. His district included representation for Faribault County.
Outside of the Minnesota Legislature, Todd was a farmer and businessman.
Personal life and death
editTodd married Winnefred Ketzeback on January 14, 1893. They had three children together. Todd's great-nephew Jerry Newton went on to serve in both chambers of the Minnesota Legislature.
During his tenure in the Minnesota Legislature, Todd resided in Wells, Minnesota. He was a Methodist Episcopal.[2]
Todd was a member of the state lodge of the Odd Fellows. He served as state treasurer of the organization in 1927.
Todd died at the age of 61 in Wells, Minnesota on September 9, 1932.
References
edit- ^ "Todd, Charles Leonard "C.L."". Minnesota Legislature. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ Minnesota Journal of the Senate. February 14, 1933. p. 358.
